Faculty News
Keep up to date on contract negotiations.
http://communications.uwo.ca/contract_negotiations/
FAQ's for students.
http://www.uwofa.ca/bargainingupdates/id:22
http://communications.uwo.ca/contract_negotiations/
FAQ's for students.
http://www.uwofa.ca/bargainingupdates/id:22
October 18th to 24th is Open Access Week
From the Open Access Week site:
"Open Access Week, a global event now entering its fourth year, is an opportunity for the academic and research community to continue to learn about the potential benefits of Open Access, to share what they’ve learned with colleagues, and to help inspire wider participation in helping to make Open Access a new norm in scholarship and research.
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This year’s Open Access Week (October 18 – 24) will highlight the collaboration and collective action that have heightened the momentum behind Open Access and showcase a broad range of initiatives around the globe"
"Open Access Week, a global event now entering its fourth year, is an opportunity for the academic and research community to continue to learn about the potential benefits of Open Access, to share what they’ve learned with colleagues, and to help inspire wider participation in helping to make Open Access a new norm in scholarship and research.
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This year’s Open Access Week (October 18 – 24) will highlight the collaboration and collective action that have heightened the momentum behind Open Access and showcase a broad range of initiatives around the globe"
October 17th to 23rd is Ontario Public Library Week
From the Ministry of Culture's site:
"An annual fall event, Ontario Public Library Week was first announced by the province in 1985 and has since become the focus for promoting public library services in Ontario.
A strong library system is the cornerstone of a strong community. Ontario Public Library Week recognizes the important contribution Ontario's public libraries make to education, literacy and life-long learning in Ontario communities."
"An annual fall event, Ontario Public Library Week was first announced by the province in 1985 and has since become the focus for promoting public library services in Ontario.
A strong library system is the cornerstone of a strong community. Ontario Public Library Week recognizes the important contribution Ontario's public libraries make to education, literacy and life-long learning in Ontario communities."
October is Canadian Library Month
From the CLA press release:
"The month of October is Canadian Library Month across the country with this year’s theme “Your Library: Your World: Opening Doors to the Future” emphasizing the ability of libraries to introduce new ideas, new stories, and new ways into the world around us through both traditional and emerging technologies."
"The month of October is Canadian Library Month across the country with this year’s theme “Your Library: Your World: Opening Doors to the Future” emphasizing the ability of libraries to introduce new ideas, new stories, and new ways into the world around us through both traditional and emerging technologies."
Back By Popular Demand
CLA Bake Sale
Date: Tuesday November 16th
Time: 10am-1pm
Featuring cookies, cupcakes, and brownies, as well as fresh fruit and veggies.
Look for us on the 2nd floor of NCB, outside room 295
Date: Tuesday November 16th
Time: 10am-1pm
Featuring cookies, cupcakes, and brownies, as well as fresh fruit and veggies.
Look for us on the 2nd floor of NCB, outside room 295
Update Your Bookmarks
The CLA - UWO student chapter has a new official email address:
UWO.CLA@gmail.com
For those who use LinkedIn, we now also have a LinkedIn group.
UWO.CLA@gmail.com
For those who use LinkedIn, we now also have a LinkedIn group.
CLA Networking Event: Thanks!
Thanks to everyone who helped make the recent CLA networking event a success. Special thanks to the professionals who contributed their time and experience:
Liz Mayville from the Oxford County Archives
Izabela Piasecka-Latour from the Canadian National Institute for the Blind
Christy Sich and Jennifer Robinson from the University of Western Ontario
Jim Brett from the University of GuelphSandra McKeown from the London Health Sciences Centre
Linda Bussiere from the London Public Library
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